What is Parent Support?

Identifyyour family’s needs/strengths and clarify your vision for a healthier, calmer, more connected home life

Supportyou in determining how to find time for yourself and your relationships, and how to achieve a more balanced family life

Explorewith you new ways to co-parent more effectively

Guide you to an understanding of child development, the root causes of misbehaviour and the impact of temperament

Work with you to create simple family rules and routines that reduce conflict and stress

Help you develop tools to tackle challenging behaviours, such as tantrums, talking back, verbal and physical aggression, lying and sibling rivalry, and to manage sleep issues, mealtime stress and screen-time limits

Share information about positive communication skills that you can apply in your family life to foster more harmonious relationships

Support you in dealing with school matters: homework struggles, social skills and bullying, as well as learning disabilities or exceptionalities; help you advocate for your child within the school system

Assist you in supporting your family through major life transitions, such as adjusting to a new baby, coping with a premature baby, separation, divorce, chronic illness, diagnosis of special needs, allergies, etc.

Provide guidance on how you can manage anger, stress and anxiety in your home

Give you tips to stay connected with your teenager and reduce daily power struggles

Direct you to resources and referrals that can help your child reach his or her full potential — and thrive

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Contact Joanne

My name is Joanne Boyd and my goal is to connect with you and support you in your parenting journey. I’m a Registered Early Childhood Educator / Parent Educator with a Bachelor of Science degree and 20+ years experience in the child and family sector. I can provide mobile in-person services with a 25 km range of Ottawa Centre. Beyond the 25 km range, I charge extra for mileage but am happy to try to accommodate you. I am also available for phone or zoom sessions. Please feel free to contact me to discuss your parenting challenges at 613.793.6618.